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Construction of Hamburg’s tallest skyscraper halted

Construction of the Elbtower, Hamburg’s new tallest skyscraper, has been halted due to outstanding payments from the developer to the builder. Furthermore, the project was first announced in March o...

Largest offshore wind farm in the US gains federal approval

On Tuesday, October 31, the 2.6-GW Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind project (CVOW) gained a Record of Decision by the Bureau of Ocean Energy (BOEM), bringing it one step closer to final approval. In a...

China’s futuristic Chengdu Science Fiction Museum opens by hosting Worldcon

The Chengdu Science Fiction Museum is a futuristic building in Chengdu, China, which opened to host the World Science Fiction Convention (Worldcon) on the 18th of October. Chengdu is the capital of...

$3.7-billion Fontainebleau Las Vegas unveils most luxurious suites nearing December opening

$3.7-billion Fontainebleau Las Vegas hotel unveiled its most luxurious Fleur de Lis suite collection as it nears its scheduled opening on December 13. The resort and casino are located on a 24.5-acr...

Cambodia’s brand new Siem Reap–Angkor International Airport opens

Siem Reap–Angkor International Airport is Cambodia’s biggest and newest airport after its first phase opened on October the 16th. The airport is located in the country’s northwest Siem Reap province...

The Netherlands exceed 2023 offshore wind target as Hollandse Kust Noord offshore wind park nears completion

It was recently announced that the Netherlands are going to exceed their offshore wind target set for 2023, while also marking another significant milestone with the installation of the final turbine...

Sydney Opera House turns 50 and here are 7 visualized rejected proposals

The iconic Sydney Opera House was inaugurated exactly 50 years ago, on October 20, 1973, by Queen Elizabeth II, and here are presented 7 visualized proposals that were rejected during the internation...

First power produced at the world’s largest offshore wind farm

Dogger Bank Wind Farm is scheduled to have a power generation capacity of 3.6 GW upon entering full commercial operation in 2026, making it the world’s largest offshore wind farm. Furthermore, the D...

Under-construction flyover collapses in India

The girder of an under-construction flyover in Chiplun, India, collapsed on Monday, October the 16th, while the incident was caught on video. It is worth noting that not much information about the e...

A case study on the repair of West Seattle Bridge

The West Seattle Bridge is a cantilevered segmental bridge with a maximum clearance of 140 ft (43 m) and a total length of 2,607 ft (795 m), that connects West Seattle to the city’s greater metropoli...

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